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Walleye News and Notes

Three for three week: An offensive showcase Friday night at the Huntington Center that saw Toledo outlast Manchester 5-4 behind a three assist night from 18-year-old defenseman Vili Saarijarvi. Saturday night, the Walleye set a new season high for goals in a 7-3 win at Cincinnati. A dynamite finish Sunday as Tylor Spink set up Tyson Spink just 18 seconds into overtime as the Walleye downed Wheeling 2-1 to round out a perfect week.

Five for Rankin : Evan Rankin led the way last night with five goals scored in Cincinnati. It was the second time in his career that he has reached that mark as he also did it on the road in Charlotte on February 18, 2010 (7-0 Walleye win). The most goals scored in a single game in ECHL history is six reached by multiple players including Brad McCaughey of the Toledo Storm on November 6, 1991, vs. Columbus.

A new single season record : In a season full of attendance records, another fell over the weekend as Toledo has set a new single season attendance record breaking the old record of 231,847 set a season ago. With one game left at the Huntington Center during the regular season, the Walleye have had 243,369 fans.

Spink and Spink : The twin brothers from Colgate not only combined for the win Sunday evening but also all throughout the weekend. In five games with the Walleye, Tylor Spink has picked up two goals, six assists and is a plus 8. His brother Tyson has appeared in his first three games as a professional and has scored a pair of goals (game-winning goals on both Friday and Sunday) with two assists.

The Wings to finish : Only two games are left in the 2015-16 regular season and both are against Toledo's rival the Kalamazoo Wings. The first of the home at home is Friday night at the Huntington Center with the season finale coming Saturday in Kalamazoo. Toledo is 3-3-1 this season vs. Kalamazoo.

Let's pull a switch: On Friday night the Toledo Mud Hens will be wearing special Walleye themed jerseys at Fifth Third Field while the Walleye will be wearing Mud Hens inspired hockey jerseys! Each game-worn Walleye jersey will be paired up with a game-worn Mud Hens jersey and will be auctioned off together during a live auction following the conclusion of the Walleye game at the Huntington Center. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Toledo and the Seagate Food Bank.

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Dec 16

WOO! The Walleye will host Legends of Wrestling Night on Saturday, December 16! We will pay tribute to some of the craziest wrestler personalities to ever hit the ring including music and video clips of classic matches that every wrestling fan will surely recognize!

Dec 17

No pizza party is too big, no Walleye fan is too small! The Toledo Walleye will team up with some popular rescue dogs for a Pizza Party on Sunday, December 17. The pregame festivities will get everyone set for a great adventure to watch the Walleye in action! Packages are $25 or and include your Walleye game ticket, a photo with the characters, a personal pizza, and a soda. Already have a game ticket? Add the party for only $10. Call (419) 725-WALL to reserve your tickets today!

The Walleye will host the first of two dog friendly night at the Huntington Center on Sunday, December 17. Tickets for dog owners are $17, and tickets for your furry companion are $5. 100% of the dog ticket proceeds will benefit local charities
Fans with their dog are asked to enter the Huntington Center through the Madison Street entrance. All dogs will receive a doggie prize. All dogs and owners will sit in the same sections, sections are to be determined at this time. Limit one dog per adult. Dogs must be on a six foot (or less) leash. No retractable leashes are allowed! Special water stations, and designated restroom areas will be provided. We expect large crowds of both dog fans and Walleye fans, so please bring only well-behaved and well-mannered dogs.

Come to the Sunday, December 17 game and meet two of your favorite Rescue Dogs! The pair will be available on the main concourse for photos throughout the game. Anyone with a game ticket can hop in line and meet the inseparable pair!

Join us every Sunday for a FREE open skate at the Huntington Center immediately following the game. Open skate participants can lace up in The Aquarium near the Jefferson Avenue Lobby. On select Sundays, the Walleye team will join the fans on the ice! Open skate participants can provide their own skates or can rent them at the Huntington Center for $5. The open skate will last approximately (1) hour after the game.